HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Chinese sucker Peppered corydoras vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 8 times the length of a Peppered corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sidePeppered corydorasChinese suckerAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.0–7.86.0–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus